Lesson 1 - 3
What is nutrition?
It’s simply how our body takes in food, gets the good stuff from it, and uses it to grow, stay healthy, and work properly.
What do macronutrients include
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
What sweet substance is the main focus in That Sugar Film?
What is sugar?
What negative habit is it when someone sucks in their stomach for photos
Over-analysing your body
What are the three main eating disorders?
Anorexia nervosa,bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders.
What does Nutrition mean?
The process of gaining the necessary nourishment for one’s health and growth.
What two things can nutrients be broken into
Micro and Macro nutrients
A lack of ___ causes weak bones
Calcium
What are three factors that influence someone’s body image
Social media, peers, self-esteem
What is the name of the Australian organisation that provides a helpline and online support for people with eating disorders?
The butterfly foundation
Describe benefits of eating a balanced diet
Provides essential nutrients, boosts the immune system, helps maintain a healthy weight, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers
What food groups should you eat the most.
Vegetables and grain
Why do they put food labels?
They make it easier for people to choose foods they enjoy, while being healthy.
Why might comparing yourself to people online cause negative body image
Many photos are edited or filtered, so people compare themselves to unrealistic looks.
How does living far away affect health access and what is a solution to this issue
It makes it harder to travel to doctors or certain health services, a solution is using online services that have a phone number
In what ways do social influences, economic status, cultural traditions, and psychological factors interact to shape an individual’s food choices, and how can these pressures lead to unhealthy eating patterns
Social, economic, cultural, and psychological factors all interact to shape food choices, but when money is limited, advertising is strong, or traditions conflict with health needs, people may choose less healthy foods.
What are the five food groups? Give two examples for each group
Vegetables and legumes – e.g., spinach, carrots, lentils Fruit – e.g., apples, bananas, oranges
Grain (cereal) foods – e.g., rice, oats, wholemeal bread Lean meats and alternatives – e.g., chicken, eggs, tofu Dairy and alternatives – e.g., milk, cheese, yogurt
What area on Damon's body did he gain the most weight?
What is his waist?
Why is obesity in Australia such a serious health issue, and what strategies could improve Australians’ eating habits?
It increases the risk of long-term diseases. Strategies include healthier food education, reducing junk food advertising, promoting physical activity, and encouraging balanced diets
How do whole, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provide long-term health benefits compared to processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats?
Whole foods give the body nutrients and fiber that improve long-term health, while processed foods high in sugar, salt, and fat increase the risk of disease.